I mean as long as it's "only" a new card or a recolor of a weapon it's possible.
But still a very ambitious plan, even with the 6 weeks for new heroes!
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Gigantic Open Beta Thread: It's not really a MOBA
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I mean as long as it's "only" a new card or a recolor of a weapon it's possible.
But still a very ambitious plan, even with the 6 weeks for new heroes!
Tyran_lord
Member
New content on a weekly basis is very ambitious. My guess would be skin one week, weapon skin other week, batch of fortune cards another week and then the last week a creature. Rince and repeat. At least i assume they won't release all of that each week haha
That's probably what it is, yeah. Though I wouldn't put it out of the realm of possibility. Paladins has a pretty small team, from what I've heard, and they pump out new updates like there's no tomorrow.
RedSparrows
Member
Regular updates are a terrific way of keeping people involved. Even if small, a cool skin for a character someone likes = diving back in to get it.
Loving this so much. Clash does need some tweaks IMO, but eh, I still enjoy the whole package.
As for vids, posted this before but eh, I am proud of it ;D
http://xboxclips.com/RedSparrows/078f3143-f9b0-45e3-ab10-a55d9730c405
Loving this so much. Clash does need some tweaks IMO, but eh, I still enjoy the whole package.
As for vids, posted this before but eh, I am proud of it ;D
http://xboxclips.com/RedSparrows/078f3143-f9b0-45e3-ab10-a55d9730c405
Thumbs up for killing Griselblalalal
Tyran_lord
Member
There is actually another client, which is available for Windows 7 and up. The Arc client, which currently isnt in open beta since it was added a lot later in development. However atm there is no cross play between the arc client and win store client
Steelyuhas
Member
We know it will be available on Arc at some point, but right now the focus is on the Xbox/Win 10 client.
You should tell your friend to just click 'install', it's not that hard
Their loss?
I mean, I get that the store has problems, but being principled only goes so far.
Wow! I'll have to give it a go as soon as that opens!
I haven't played the game yet but I'm still confused about the two versions. Will they use different accounts? Would any of your progress from the windows store/Xbox be there if you booted up the arc version when that's out? I know it's the same game but does gigantic use it's own accounts ( just for its own game) or does it use your gamer tag?
The Windows 10 UWP and Xbox One versions both use Xbox Live as a backend--there is no dedicated Gigantic account.
The Arc version using an Arc account.
We don't know if there will be any ability to transfer progress between accounts yet. It's too early into the open beta, and the Arc version is (looking to be) a year out.
Tyran_lord
Member
I wonder when we can expect a new patch to hit and how often they will release patches haha.
IIRC, they said they're releasing a new patch every week with a small amount of content starting in the new year.
Dimitri LH
Member
Started playing this yesterday and am absolutely in love with it. Xenophobia main here, trying to grind fast just to buy her before free roation takes her away from me.
I just wish I got to play the ruins map more often, sick and tired of the dessert canyon one. =P
I just wish I got to play the ruins map more often, sick and tired of the dessert canyon one. =P
CommandThrower
Member
Yeah, I agree. Out of all my games so far, I've only played on Ghost Reef(Canyon) and not the other two. I hope that changes during my next play session.
Steelyuhas
Member
How much have you played? I think you only queue for ghost reef until you're level 5.
Yeah, the matchmaking seems to prefer Ghost Reef until around levels 5-8?
RedSparrows
Member
Ghost Reef is definitely the simplest. At level 12 I get a good mix, although sometimes go on a streak of the same map.
More maps would be really welcome, just for the visual variety. They're so nice looking. Sanctum Falls - gimme an RPG in that world.
More maps would be really welcome, just for the visual variety. They're so nice looking. Sanctum Falls - gimme an RPG in that world.
Tyran_lord
Member
Ghost reef is basically the tutorial map. iirc they said when they were starting with rotating maps that they give high priority to Ghost Reef to new players. Presumably that means low level or first x games. Idk the exact details anymore
Vincent Alexander
Member
This game's servers need more stability. My team just got kicked. Only 3 of us bothered to rejoin, so I got to hang out and enjoy 5 more minutes of getting pounded. Talk about fun. This is only the bajillionth time this has happened.
SneakersSO
Member
Yeah, i've played this game in some form of development for nearly a year now, maybe a little more. The current build is probably my least favorite yet. Seems like there is far more MM issues - tried to queue up on PC, sat there for 5 minutes or more waiting for it to match me up, got nothing. Overly long MM times has happened a few times now. Few matches I have played just wound up being okay, but boring. I'll probably be dropping this game entirely from my roster of 'games i'm interested in' unless something changes.
Also, only seeing maybe 1 new champion since the closed alpha/beta is a bit discouraging, mostly cause outside of one or two of the designs, none of them are really connecting with me, either visually or in terms of gameplay design. Having to play this via UWP is also a bummer - I try to keep my interactions with the Windows Store to an absolute minimum.
Also, only seeing maybe 1 new champion since the closed alpha/beta is a bit discouraging, mostly cause outside of one or two of the designs, none of them are really connecting with me, either visually or in terms of gameplay design. Having to play this via UWP is also a bummer - I try to keep my interactions with the Windows Store to an absolute minimum.
Long matchmaking times appear to be an oddity or due to a bug, because most matches take under a minute to a minute and thirty seconds to find. During the closed beta, matchmaking times were atrocious, and it's much improved now.
Personally, I appreciate the open beta releasing without any major roster additions, because it's allowed Motiga to double down and balance out the currently existing roster--which is pretty well balanced, for the most part. With roster additions being six weeks out each--from what they've recently said--I'm fine with that.
I can, however, see why someone would dislike that.
Tyran_lord
Member
Awesome, it was a nice surprise to see more crowns when I logged in.
Update from Motiga on the OB weekend:
Also, for the next thirty hours, all Fortune Cards are half off.
Also, for the next thirty hours, all Fortune Cards are half off.
I hate her dad
CommandThrower
Member
The free 6000 crowns is awesome of Motiga to give. That's pretty much a free hero, or two free skins. I also forgot about the free prestige boost on 10 wins, too. That'll make earning gems/rubies a bit faster, too.
Either way, it's a very nice gesture from Motiga. Them good folks~
A shame I just started playing on Monday, so I missed that ._. *looks at devs in thread*
CommandThrower
Member
Oh, I see. I'm not quite to that level yet. I'm just used to having played on Ghost Reef ever since the closed beta, and I stopped playing before they brought other maps into the rotation.
'Sort of reminds me of how Paladins forces you to play against bots until you hit account level 5.
Well, Ghost Reef is the most newbie friendly map in the game right now. Sanctum Falls and the ice one ate a bit more non-linear, and in the case of the ice one, incredibly varied with flank routes and a Clash section that is even more so.
I remember a lot of debate about this issue when it first got patched in. I still disagree with it.
Iced_Eagle
Member
Decided to check this out tonight.
Holy crap, that thread title is accurate. It definitely does not feel like a MOBA at all! It has similarities, but in my very brief time with the game, it's more like Overwatch with Dota inspirations. Maybe I'm totally off base, but that was my first reaction.
The tutorial was okay. I'm not totally clear on how you can level up your creatures for example even though I supposedly did it in the tutorial? I'll figure everything out as I go along I suppose.
Matchmaking times are super quick. Less than a minute for the matches I've played, and that's at 1am PST too, so not exactly prime time.
Going to be playing this some more over the holiday break for sure.
Holy crap, that thread title is accurate. It definitely does not feel like a MOBA at all! It has similarities, but in my very brief time with the game, it's more like Overwatch with Dota inspirations. Maybe I'm totally off base, but that was my first reaction.
The tutorial was okay. I'm not totally clear on how you can level up your creatures for example even though I supposedly did it in the tutorial? I'll figure everything out as I go along I suppose.
Matchmaking times are super quick. Less than a minute for the matches I've played, and that's at 1am PST too, so not exactly prime time.
Going to be playing this some more over the holiday break for sure.
Steelyuhas
Member
Upgrading creatures costs focus. You build your focus through actions in the game, and you can spend your focus to use your ult ability or to upgrade creatures.
RedSparrows
Member
Team mates. Look, I know you might be new. But when I am summoning a Summer Bloomer in a key location, and you're all respawning after wiping on an attack phase (didn't even get the wound), don't all run to the other side of the map, where there has been no action for 30+ seconds, whilst I have visibility on 3+ enemies approaching this key focal point. I appreciate the map might be confusing, but please try to get over to me before all 5 enemies swamp me and the Bloomer.
Ta.
Ta.
RAAAAAGEEE
Hah.
Still pisses me off when someone upgrades a young bloomer on the forward point in Ghost Reef to a goddamn Cerberus.
It makes no goddamn sense and I want them to stop.
KiefbladeMaster
Member
Super nice of Motiga to give us the free currency! Told my friends about it as well and they want to jump in again tonight now.
I need to buy Voden, he was free for me last week and I miss him already.
Main point (A) is generally best for a scout, farthest point is usually a bloomer for quick retreats to heal during skirmishes and flank routes are generally walled. That way they are forced through the middle almost where you can see them all via the scout.
Think it said by tonight, maybe give it a few hours.
I need to buy Voden, he was free for me last week and I miss him already.
Main point (A) is generally best for a scout, farthest point is usually a bloomer for quick retreats to heal during skirmishes and flank routes are generally walled. That way they are forced through the middle almost where you can see them all via the scout.
Should I already have gotten 6,000 crowns? I haven't gotten anything yet
Think it said by tonight, maybe give it a few hours.
Vincent Alexander
Member
Should I already have gotten 6,000 crowns? I haven't gotten anything yet
Ah. Thank ya!
Holy moly, Lord Knossoss is a beast. Just purchased him and wrecked the other team.
Steelyuhas
Member
Definitely cerberus in the back, mostly so you can see on the mini map if any enemies get behind your team to try to kill one of your creatures or set up for damaging your guardian.
Other than that, kind of up to the map and placement situation. I like the bloomer on the front line for quick retreats to heal, but think about where the walls will be for the cyclops as well. For example, on Sanctum Falls the cyclops walls are really effective at both the mid-river spot, and the offset point on your side of the map (a wall will block the main entrance to get to your guardian).